Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer David Hampton was shot and killed when he became involved in a struggle during a traffic stop near the intersection of Boston Alley and Mill Street at approximately 10:00 pm. He and his training officer had stopped the vehicle and were issuing a ticket when one of the three occupants attacked them. When the officers attempted to arrest the man shots were fired and Officer Hampton was fatally wounded. The shooter was acquitted at trial. Officer Hampton had served with the Lake Charles Police Department for only 30 days.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Hampton served with the Lake Charles Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lake Charles community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Hampton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer David Peter Hampton, Sr. is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Lake Charles Police Dept., 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. David Peter Hampton, Sr.'s cause is highlighted.
How David Peter Hampton, Sr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. David Peter Hampton, Sr. is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. David Peter Hampton, Sr. was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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